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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 8 years earlier than the A1000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm JX500 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm JX500

 A1000 Fujifilm JX500 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2012More modern by 85 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm JX500 A1000 

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the A1000.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and A1000 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and A1000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Sports photography highlights
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
72
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $477